Welcome to the Law Office of W. Derek Malcolm. We provide an array of real estate services ranging from residential and commercial purchase, loan, and refinance closings to the resolution of title defects and real property disputes. We are licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Virginia, and we provide closing services throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. We are ALTA members and proud to serve as an authorized agent for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company.

The American Land Title Association (ALTA), founded in 1907, is the national trade association and voice of the abstracting and title insurance industry. ALTA members search, review, and insure land titles to protect homebuyers and mortgage lenders who invest in real estate. ALTA is headquartered in Washington, DC. In addition to helping title professionals, ATLA helps consumers make informed choices regarding settlement and closing agents.

Fidelity National Title Group is the nations strongest and most respected providers of financial and real estate solutions. With a proud history dating back to 1847 and issuing the first title policy in 1876, they are the oldest title and escrow company in America and the largest, as well. Through the three major underwriters, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title and Fidelity National Title, FNTG insures more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. FNTG’s financial strength, combined with a nationwide network of knowledgeable attorneys, and title, escrow and closing professionals, along with an unwavering commitment to fighting fraud, have earned FNTG national recognition as one of America’s most financially sound, best managed and most admired companies.

Whether you're purchasing your first home or your fifth, knowing what to expect when you close on your new house can reduce the anxiety that can come with the homebuying process. The above link contains an archive of resources about every aspect of the closing process, all of which will provide you with the information necessary to ensure that your next closing is easy, efficient, and economical. Look it over, then give us a call to help with your next closing.